GCF News Blog

Tuesday, March 3, 2015

With the success of the Brothers and Sisters' Nights during IAP, we are hosting another for March where we will gather for an evening of deeper fellowship and mutual encouragement.

Brothers' Night: "Loaded Questions" Dinner Discussion and Games

Come gather for a lively dinner discussion over a catered dinner followed by games. To make for an interesting discussion, submit your loaded questions for the group here ahead of time anonymously. If and when we get tired of the discussion, we will adjourn to some games. We'll order the food around 6:45, so let someone know if you're going to be coming late and want to eat with us..

Join us for an evening of fun and sharing from our dynamic trio: Stephanie, Michelle, and Heather! They will share their stories and wisdom about growing together as sisters in Christ, and we will also play the "Roommate Challenge Game".

Volunteer to help make the Veritas Forum at MIT happen this April! Sign up on this Google form if you can help out! We currently need volunteers in all of the categories listed there. Talk to Sam Elder (same@mit.edu) for more information.

Prayer Square

Pray that this season of Lent would be a humbling and refreshing time for everyone, that we would each find time to reflect and do some "spiritual spring cleaning."

Pray that our campus would open up to God's word and influence. Pray that His love would be tangibly felt in every corner.

Monday, February 23, 2015

This Friday we have a unique opportunity to join students around the world by participating in CROSS 2015: Undaunted -- a Live simulcast conference about Global Missions. The topic follows nicely with our retreat theme of Faith and Doubt, as we will explore the source of our confidence in God and the gospel, despite discouragement, darkness, and suffering. Conferences like Cross or Urbana normally cost $$, but this week we get to participate for free!

Join us at 6:30pm for informal fellowship, and 7pm for the streamed event - including worship, a talk by John Piper, and a panel session. We will officially end at 9:30, but will continue to stream the Simulcast for those who wish to stay to the end.

Volunteer to help make the Veritas Forum at MIT happen this April! Contact Sam Elder (same@mit.edu) for more information.

Community Corner

Nathan Rittenhouse speaks about faith and doubt at the GCF mini-retreat

Image Credit: Ian L.

Prayer Square

Pray for the start of the semester, that this would be a new beginning for those who have been exhausted, frustrated, hurting, or in need of inspiration.

Pray for our fellowship and the coming retreat, that God would speak and unite our community as we explore issues of faith and doubt.

Pray that our campus would open up to God's word and influence. Pray that His love would be tangibly felt in every corner.

Verse of the Week

And the LORD said, "I will cause all my goodness to pass in front of you, and I will proclaim my name, the LORD, in your presence. I will have mercy on whom I will have mercy, and I will have compassion on whom I will have compassion

Monday, February 9, 2015

This coming weekend (2/13-2/15) GCF will be away in the snowy mountains seeking refreshment in God and learning about how to follow Christ in the midst of doubt, so there will be no regular Large Group. Large Group will resume the following week.

Announcements

Come pray with us for GCF, MIT and more! Every Friday 9:30-10:30am in the Christian Fellowship Lounge (basement of W11). Contact: Amanda Swenson (aswenson@mit.edu)

Community Corner

Last Saturday, the GCF small groups faced off in a friendly cook-off to the theme "Re-creating Daniel's Table". Each team made a scrumptious meal fit for a king and alternative dishes that Daniel and his friends ate instead. King Nebu also made an appearance! More photos here.

Photo credits: Ian L.

Prayer Square

Pray for the start of the semester, that this would be a new beginning for those who have been exhausted, frustrated, hurting, or in need of inspiration.

Pray for our fellowship and the coming retreat, that God would speak and unite our community as we explore issues of faith and doubt.

Pray that our campus would open up to God's word and influence. Pray that His love would be tangibly felt in every corner.

Monday, December 15, 2014

With the hope of better serving you and God through this community, we have created this 20-minute survey to learn about your experience with GCF. Please participate for a chance to win up to $50. If you choose to enter the raffle, your name will not be associated with your survey responses. Thank you in advance for your feedback!

With the hope of better serving you and God through this community, we have created this 20-minute survey to learn about your experience with GCF. Please participate for a chance to win up to $100. If you choose to enter the raffle, your name will not be associated with your survey responses. Thank you in advance for your feedback!

Monday, December 8, 2014

The semester is quickly ending and Christmas is almost here! This week, we will have our annual Christmas Party and Goodbye to Graduates to celebrate the birth of Christ and our graduating members. We will have delectable offerings, caroling, and a time to appreciate and pray for our graduates.

At the end of the evening, those who wish to stay can participate in our annual white elephant gift exchange. Please bring a $5-10 wrapped gift to participate. Feel free to invite friends to join, andwearing festive holiday attire is encouraged!